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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.25, 3,960.22 and 996.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.25, 3,960.22 and 996.58 is: 1,494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.25 : 3,960.22 = 996.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.25/3,960.22 = 996.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.25x = 3,960.22 × 996.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.25x = 3,946,673.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,673.56/2,640.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.81

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